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OurDistantJourney
US
Visited:
June 2008
Reviewed: Sep 21, 2011
35-50 years of age
Although Lake Mburo National Park is one of Uganda’s smallest parks we enjoyed the great lake setting and large populations of impala, zebra and buffalo. The highlight for us was a sunset walking tour with a ranger that allowed us to get closer to the animals.
Brian
CA
Visited:
September 2010
Reviewed: Sep 20, 2011
20-35 years of age
Didn't see a whole lot of wildlife beyond various waterbuck/impala/topi a few hippos/zebra and buffalo.
Jean-Pierre
Visited:
December 2009
Reviewed: Sep 10, 2011
One of Uganda's Most Underrated Parks
If you like zebras this park is for you. There are herds of them here along with warthogs and baboons. The lake is picturesque and it's possible to have a cup of tea near the shore. I like Lake Mburo because tourists often overlook it on their way to the bigger name parks to the North and West. The place is not very crowded and this gives the park an intimate feel. It is also relatively close to Kampala.
Lake Mburo, closest park to see wildlife near Kampala the Capital of Uganda
Lake Mburo is a wonderful and exiting escape from busy Kampala where one can camp (budget or upscale) or overnight at the park Head Quarters. Ranger Moses is waiting for you to take you on either a foot safari, a drive safari or a boat ride on the lake itself. This park has a selection of game to view ranging from zebra and impale to eland and buffalo. Leopards are also sen there. There is no lion but hyena's can be heard. Topi can also be seen there. For birds there is an abundance in the bush and near the lake. Fish eagles, kingfishers, red bishops are among them and if one is lucky a shoebill stork can be spotted near the hippo's or the sitatunga. Relaxing ate the lake is basic and so is the food at the restaurant there. A sundown with a beer in hand takes for a great evening start before going to sleep among the animals.
JustineHS
AU
Visited:
June 2011
Reviewed: Aug 30, 2011
20-35 years of age
Very beautiful place with the Mantana Luxury Camp overlooking the lake. Here we saw many zebras! Peaceful, relaxing and away from mass tourism.
It's really a stopover and there is not much wildlife but very pleasant stop